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Explore the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and its implications for open source contributors and maintainers in this 53-minute conference talk from NDC Manchester. Debunk common myths surrounding the CRA while gaining clarity on what this legislation actually means for open source developers globally. Learn how the act, designed to protect European consumers, affects the broader open source ecosystem and discover why individual contributors shouldn't fear liability or stop contributing. Examine real-world, developer-friendly tools and frameworks including Security Scorecard, Security Base Line, OSCAL, Security Insights, Eclipse ORC Working Group, and OpenSSF Global Cyber Policy Working Group. Understand how foundations and working groups are collaborating to ensure the CRA supports rather than hinders open source development. Walk away with practical templates, checklists, and actionable strategies that enable confident and secure code contribution while maintaining compliance with emerging regulations.
